# Haystack Cafe, Cardiff — Reviews & Opening Hours > Haystack Cafe — Coffee Shop in Cardiff with a 3/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 325 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants/haystack-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Haystack Cafe Riverside, Cardiff [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7316879979170624073&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Taz Mania](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113923427395561054792) **In short:** Haystack Cafe is a coffee shop in Cardiff, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 325 Google reviews, with a 3/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Haystack Cafe Haystack Cafe is located on Cowbridge Road East in Riverside. The cafe serves coffee alongside a range of food including pancakes. Dietary options are available. Staff are noted as friendly and welcoming. The venue welcomes children, groups and dogs. Some customers report waiting times for food can be lengthy. ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - The Ivor Davies next door - Cancer Research UK next door - Calabrisella Canton next door - Laura's Fruiterers next door - Tesco Express next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers delicious and filling food, especially the pancakes, with a wide variety of options for different diets. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, the cozy atmosphere, and the great coffee. Some reviews mention there can be long wait times for food. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (325 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 3 out of 5 – Generally satisfactory **Destination** Cardiff Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1856387). [More restaurants in Cardiff](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (325 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [029 2292 0016](tel:02922920016) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cardiff **Plus Code** 9C3RFQJX+GX ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cardiff Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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